You grab a degreased flat screwdriver and push the pistons back into place
ResistanceIsOhm on
Hard to tell without a detailed explanation of the problem.
However, it looks like you replaced the pads without pushing the caliper pistons back in. If that’s the issue, remove your wheel, then the pads, then use a tire lever to gently but firmly push the pistons in. Watch this video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xqw0SaZl-jo
Oferlaor on
There is a plastic spacer you can use to push back the pistons. Without it, they might be too tight. Also, make sure you have the correct amount of oil in the system and no air.
gladfelter on
My hydraulic brakes reset to typical travel and clearance after a few dozen uses while cycling.
monego82 on
I used to take the pads out, put 2 coins in between them and then prise them apart with a screwdriver and keep adding new coins until the pistons were reset. This way any scratching would be against the coins rather than the pistons
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What exactly is the situation?
Are you trying to install a new calliper?
You grab a degreased flat screwdriver and push the pistons back into place
Hard to tell without a detailed explanation of the problem.
However, it looks like you replaced the pads without pushing the caliper pistons back in. If that’s the issue, remove your wheel, then the pads, then use a tire lever to gently but firmly push the pistons in. Watch this video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xqw0SaZl-jo
There is a plastic spacer you can use to push back the pistons. Without it, they might be too tight. Also, make sure you have the correct amount of oil in the system and no air.
My hydraulic brakes reset to typical travel and clearance after a few dozen uses while cycling.
I used to take the pads out, put 2 coins in between them and then prise them apart with a screwdriver and keep adding new coins until the pistons were reset. This way any scratching would be against the coins rather than the pistons